TWILL WEAVE
Twill weave is use for producing diagonal effects. Twill weave order of interlacing causes diagonal lines to be form in the cloth. The minimum repeat of twill weave is ( 3 x 3 ).
The basic features of twill weave are as below:
- They form diagonal lines.
- More ends per unit area and more picks per unit area comparatively plain weave.
- Less binding points comparatively plain weave.
- More cloth thickness and mass per unit area.
Classification Of Twill Weave
Twill weave are classified in two parts as following:
- Straight Twill Weave
- Pointed Twill Weave
1. Straight Twill Weave
Straight twill weave also known as plain, simple or ordinary twill weave. It forms diagonal lines almost 45 degree angle in cloth. It may be warp face, weft face or balances weave. This weave also divided into two parts as following:
a) Right Handed Twill Weave
b) Left Handed Twill Weave
2. Pointed Twill Weave
Pointed twill weave also known as Zig-Zag twill weave. In this weave, the direction of twill lines changes alternatively. For example one from left to right and then right to left and so on.
Types Of Pointed Twill Weave
- Regular Pointed Twill Weave
- Irregular Pointed Twill Weave
Minimum Repeat of Regular pointed twill weave is ( 4 x 3 ) and irregular pointed twill weave is ( 6 x 3 ).
Condition Of Pointed Twill Weave
The condition of pointed twill weave is that it always finish on second pick.
e/p ≠ whole number for regular pointed.( 4 x 3 )
e/p = whole number for irregular pointed.( 6 x 3 )
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